The MLB.com All Stars

Scroll down to former entries if you want to see me lose my…erm…cap over the Mets (and especially our D-Wright) at the All Star game.

But on this "day of rest ," doesn’t it seem fitting to thank the guys who’ve been bringing us great MLB.com coverage of the All Star game? I think it does!

First, we’ve got to raise our caps to Mark Newman, the man who asked me to become a MLBlogger, and whom I’m supposed to go visit over at the Chelsea Market one of these days to say hey! Besides being an all-around stand up guy (from what I can tell over gmail!), Mark gives up sleep so that he can liveblog and sports report for us. Thanks, Mark!

Next? We move to my newest mini-crush, the ever-adorable Mets fanCasey Stern. Have you watched the Midday archives? Because if you haven’t, you’re missing out. You can’t call yourself a true David Wright fan until you’ve seen the 6/21 interview with Casey and our #5 on the Midday, searchable here. (FYI, I have to press "Ctrl" when I scroll to 6/21 to offset my pop-up blocker, so you may have to as well.)

By the way, Casey, should you happen upon this entry: The way you wear your hair in the David Wright interview (as pictured at the very top)? Definitely stick with that look. (See? What sports blogger could tell you that, right?)

If you missed Casey’s truly entertaining 50 minute All Star Midday broadcast, that’s in the Midday archive as well. BUT EVEN BETTER, I’ll be linking at the end of this post to some FREAKIN’ HILARIOUS outtakes, so keep reading. (I did not capture, however, the laugh out loud moment where Casey Stern pretty much offered to dress up in Alyssa Milano’s sexy girl baseball clothes…) (See? I told you he’s adorable.)

Finally, Mark, who is this Pete McCarthymaking us love him at Fanfest? From what I can tell on MLB.com, he hosts the "Under the Lights" radio show. Note to MLB.Com: Pete McCarthy has neither the face nor the body for radio. Give the guy some more camera time! Plus, he lets little kids beat him at races. Awww.

(Extra Note to boyfriend Rob: You’re still my #1 hottie and very best Mets buddy.)

Now, on to some of my favorite moments of the Home Run Derby coverage, all viewable on YouTube.

Whoever at the Midday decided to mike Jose Reyes during David Wright’s Home Run Derby outing deserves a hearty pat on the back. Some priceless moments:

You could just tell at the Derby how much fun all these guys were having. From Ortiz and his insanely adorable kid, D’Angelo, to Reyes and Wright, to everyone just smiling and having fun? What a joy to watch.

I haven’t even begun to think about what parts of the All-Star game I should "video" blog about, but someone on YouTube has already asked for the "bleed blue and orange" quote, which seems a great place to start.

Until later, friends!

xx

Z

P.S. I’m sure I missed many people involved in the MLB.com coverage, so feel free to shout out to your favorites!!

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Got the picture from a fellow reader of the blog. Also i think someone sent in the pic of the Letterman and Wright at the desk picture. Not too sure. All i know is that the sports illustrated is worth it and this is the first sports illustrated i have bought sine 1999 lol.

This has been a fun week to be a Mets fan, w/ Letterman, the S.I. cover, the Derby, etc. I really feel like this is a Mets’ town again. But tonight it’s time to get back to work… Let’s Go Mets! There’s a championship to win!
~Eddie @ Willie Ball

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